The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to over the last twenty-four (24) hours. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered from those in the field who were actively working the cases. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed, can change as the investigation unfolds.
From 6:00 a.m. on 09/28/2023 through 6:00 a.m. on 09/29/2023, MPD received 439 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or 911 misdials. A breakdown of the calls for service per district is as follows: Central (96), East (80), Midtown (64), North (75), South (43), West (72), and Other (9). "Other" is used for calls that either do not have a sector or the sector is not in the City. This would be used in the case of one of our officers assisting another law enforcement agency.
Priority calls only from 1:30pm to 5:30pm and from 2:50am to 5:00am due to calls for service.
09/28
MIDTOWN: Assist EMS/Fire – 8:49 am. Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a 36-year-old man. The man was discovered unconscious and in need of medical attention. MFD paramedics transported him to a hospital.
WEST: Domestic Disturbance – 9:38 am. Officers contacted a victim who reported that the 42-year-old male suspect threatened her and repeatedly called her phone. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic disorderly conduct and issued the suspect a stalking letter.
NORTH: Assist DCSO – 10:03 am. Officers assisted a sheriff's deputy with a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Huxley St.
EAST: Traffic Incident – 12:24 pm. An officer observed the suspect vehicle driving recklessly. Officers tracked the vehicle and with the help of DCSO deputies and Verona PD, the 22-year-old male suspect was eventually taken into custody. The suspect was charged with reckless endangerment, eluding, resisting, possession of crack cocaine and bail jumping.
NORTH: OMVWI – 12:28 pm. Officers responded for a report of a vehicle driving in a ditch. Officers arrested the 34-year-old male suspect for OWI 3rd.
NORTH: Residential Burglary – 1:51 pm. A victim reported his vehicle was stolen from his driveway and that the keys were in his home. An ATL was aired and the vehicle was listed as stolen.
EAST: Armed Robbery – 2:24 pm. A victim reported several suspects beat and pistol whipped him and stole his wallet and keys. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Assist Police – 2:53 pm. Officers assisted Columbia County Sheriff's Office with taking into custody a wanted suspect.
CENTRAL: Weapons Offense – 8:49 pm. The victim reported an unidentified female suspect armed with a machete came to his door, yelling profanities and accusing him of taking her phone. The suspect is at large. Investigation continuing.
09/29
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 12:53 am. Officers responded to a bar where the 31-year-old female suspect was throwing chairs. The suspect bit and punched staff who attempted to remove her. The suspect was arrested and charged with battery, disorderly conduct and resisting.
CENTRAL: Residential Burglary – 2:13 am. Officers responded to the 500 block of W Washington Ave for a report of the sound of breaking glass. Two 21-year-old male suspects were arrested and charged with burglary, disorderly conduct, damage to property and resisting. A third suspect remains at large.
NORTH: Disturbance – 2:34 am. Officers responded to La Quinta Inn where the 33-year-old male suspect punched the victim and damaged a vehicle. Officers developed probable cause to arrest the suspect for disorderly conduct and battery. The suspect is at large.